Post-Bulletin

CYNTHIA "CY" SUE YESS, died on the morning of Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Lakeshore Inn in Waseca. Left to honor Cy's Legacy are her family, Her brother Curt (Deb) Yess of Waseca. Brother-in-Law Randy (Sharon) Sjogren of Apple Valley. Lifelong friend Pauline Fligge of Rochester and Pauline's children Chris (Scott Welch) Clanin and Bob (Carol) Fligge and grandchildren Sydney, Colton, Eli and Ethan. Devoted friend LuAnn Rueb. Nephews, Shane (Kyla) Sjogren, Aaron (Terri) Sjogren, Josh (Melissa) Sjogren, Matt Wantoch, and Nick (Ashley) Wantoch. Nieces Emily (Ben) Johnson, Jill (Jon) Stagman, Jocie (Zac) Karbo, Jenni (Colby) Schmidt. Uncle Emmerson (Val) Yess, Aunt ThelmaYess and many...

Verne William Shea, 81 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Verne was born on February 25, 1942 in Rochester, MN to the late Harold D and Ida E. (Herman) Shea. He grew up in Viola, MN on the Shea Dairy Farm and attended Viola Country Schoolhouse prior to Dover Eyota High School. In 8th grade, Verne met the love of his life, Yvonne I. Riser. They happily married on October 20, 1962 in Eyota, MN. and spent a glorious 61 years together in wedded bliss. Together they had three lovely daughters. Once Verne graduated from Winona State, he taught 5th grade for six years in Minneapolis. Then they moved on to Willmar, MN where Verne was an elementary principal for ten...

Lila Alta Evenson (nee Thompson), born on July 18, 1925, in Lansboro, Minnesota, peacefully departed this world on January 16, 2024, at the age of 98, after a brief illness. In 1952, Lila married Darroll 'Swede' Evenson in Lansboro, MN and shortly thereafter relocated to Elkhorn, Wisconsin where they created a home filled with warmth and laughter. A people person, Lila enjoyed the social fabric of friends and family in her neighborhood and throughout Elkhorn. A longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Lila delighted in being one of the 'church ladies' in her congregation for many years. She and Swede were one of the original members of Willow Run Resort Park outside Elkhorn, a...

Correne Clauson, age 91, passed away at Wildwood Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care in Le Roy, MN surrounded by family members on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024. She was the oldest daughter of Lawerence and Helen (Richardt) Gronvold. Born at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN on July 26, 1932. Correne grew up in Rochester, graduated from Rochester Central High School in 1950. On August 7, 1954 she married J. Norman Clauson of Cannon Falls. They raised four children together on their dairy farm. Correne was an active member of Spring Garden Lutheran Church, a 4-H Club Leader and President of the Goodhue County Extension Council. In 1981, Norman and Correne divorced. Correne moved...

James "Jinx" O. Blagsvedt, 72, of Mabel passed away Wednesday, November 22nd at his home from pancreatic cancer. Jim graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1969 and worked for over 35 years in the masonry business for Grande Construction in Rochester, Minnesota. He enjoyed farming, family, grandchildren, football, and animals. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life from 2 - 6 pm on Saturday, December 9th at his home. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bob combatted leukemia for 7-months, like one tough guy. He laid his weary head down to rest at home, EXACTLY where he wanted to be on Mon. Nov. 6th. The heavens made a mistake. The ether took the wrong guy. Bob was a nice guy and did everything right. Cancer should not effect nice guys. Is there an unjust death hotline to call? Is there a god on speed dial to complain to? Bob deserved better and we deserve our Bob back. Born and raised in Rochester, MN by Steve and Nancy (n?e Hagerty) Fredrickson, along with older sister, Anne. He was the favorite child. Attended Lourdes High School. Graduated college from the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis. A long time resident of St. Paul,...

Elizabeth Mary (Scherrer) Flavin, 78, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away at Charter House - Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, surrounded by family and friends. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10:30am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Dubuque. A private burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery following the mass. Elizabeth (Liz) was born December 31, 1944, in Dubuque to Russell A. and Helen M. Scherrer. Liz was a proud 1963 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School. Following jobs with both John Deere and A.Y. McDonald, Liz became active in Republican politics and was elected to the Dubuque School Board. In 1976, Liz moved to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area...

Irene Kivett Hunt passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, at the age of 95, in Maryville, TN. Born in High Point, NC and valedictorian of her Lexington NC High School Class, Irene followed her husband, Jim, to Rochester, MN where they raised their three children. A member of three Needlework Guilds, Irene co-owned a thread and yarn shop, taught stitching and was an active volunteer in Minnesota and later in Memphis, where Jim's career took them. She loved people above all else. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, all their brothers and a sister, and an infant great grandchild. She is survived by three children, two daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, eleven great...

Westberg, Nancy age 76, of Rochester, Minnesota, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, due to cancer. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Nancy is survived by her husband, Dennis of 55 years; her four children, Sonja (Scott), Eric (Christy), Chad (Sarah), and Carl; grandchildren, Cameron, Austin, Nate (Olive), Owen, Lauren, Siri, and Leif; brothers, David and Randy (Delaine); and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Dawn Morstad, and in-laws, Carl & Gladys Westberg. Nancy was raised in Decorah, IA and became a professional sign language interpreter for Rochester Public Schools, the Mayo Clinic, churches, and...

Larry William Voth, age 74 of Red Wing, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Larry was born on November 21, 1948 in Red Wing, the son of Erwin and Verneil (Buck) Voth. He graduated from Goodhue High School in 1966 and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in accounting in 1975. He served with the US Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1974. Larry married Deanna Lodermeier on September 7, 1974 in Goodhue, and they had two daughters, Lindsey and Kelsey. They were blessed with four grandchildren who called Larry "Papa", and he loved following their activities and spending time with them. Larry loved the outdoors, and you'd often find him fishing or walking in the...

Memorial Services will be at 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at New Life Church in Princeton for Leon Clarin, 71, of Rochester, who died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Rev. Dick Hoey will officiate and burial will be in the Baldwin Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Sunday at the church in Princeton with food for everyone following memorial services. Leon Floyd Clarin, known as Pete to friends and family, was born May 2, 1952, in Fergus Falls to Leon and Lorraine (Moen) Clarin. Pete started off as truck driver and soon after moved into the field of drafting and manufacturing. In Fort Atkinson, WI, he moved into the...

Feb. 2, 1963 - July 2, 2023 (60) Beth Ann Windhorst passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2023 at St. Mary's in Rochester MN after suffering from an aneurysm. Always thinking of others, Beth's wishes to be an organ donor were honored by her family, and on July 5 she generously gave three individuals the gift of life. She was surrounded by her loving family those final days. Born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Judith Reichel and Richard Zander. Beth earned a Masters Degree in Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and moved to Zumbrota, MN to teach. Beth met and married Mark Windhorst in 1988. Together they have two daughters, Lauren and Carleigh. After retiring from 30 years of...

Amy Jo Kintop, age 52 of Red Wing, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 9, 2023. Amy was born in Rochester, MN, to Paul and Donna (Clark) Kintop on August 7, 1970. Throughout her childhood, she enjoyed country living with close neighborhood friends for playmates. Amy graduated from Byron High School and continued on through Rochester Community and Technical College, graduating with an accounting degree from St. Cloud State University. After college, Amy worked a number of years doing accounting for several property management companies. When illness struck, her life pattern changed and adjustments were made. She enjoyed years of working for Kwik Trip and appreciated her coworker...

Wilbur D. "Swede" Anderson, age 91 of Ortonville, formerly of Rochester, passed away on June 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial with military honors will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Preston, MN. He taught eighth grade geography at Kellog Jr. High School, Rochester for 32 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janet of Ortonville, MN; three children: Neva (Jim) Foster of Ortonville, MN; Nile (Deb) Anderson of Rochester, MN; and Collin (Linda) Anderson of Hastings, MN;...

Marguerite Jeanne "Meg" Judge, passed away on June 7, 2023, in Cannon Falls, MN at the age of 98. She is remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, trusted friend for school children, beloved storyteller, and for her joyous laughter and kind, loving smile for everyone. Marguerite was born October 18, 1924, and grew up in Goodhue, MN. In 1957, she married Jerome Judge of Cannon Falls. She was best known as the school nurse for Cannon Falls Schools, where she advocated for children for 24 years, retiring in 1986. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Judge Keane (Richard) and Jo Anne Judge-Dietz (Christopher), of Pine Island; son Jeffrey (Jeannie Bross-Judge) of Minnetonka; six...

David Joseph Bates, age 69, of Faribault, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Church of St. Patrick, Shieldville at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Shieldsville. Dave was born on May 2, 1954, in Milwaukee, WI to Lawrence "Larry" and Mary (Borhrer). He was raised in Medford, WI and graduated from Medford High School in 1972. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout with vocational engineering. He worked at Northwest Airlines as a fleet manager and Ford as heavy truck sales representative for 16...